DeSena & Sweeney is a full-service litigation defense firm specializing in representing insurance carriers and self-insured clients across various industries. Established in 2000 by attorneys with deep expertise in insurance defense, the firm stands out for its cost-effective, quality-driven approach and its use of advanced technology for efficient case management.
The firm leverages over 20 years of collective trial experience and a tailored, strategic approach to handle complex litigation across New York State and federal courts. Their attorneys are highly skilled in motion practice, appellate advocacy, and developing customized litigation programs that align with client billing and reporting requirements. They primarily serve major insurance companies, corporations, third-party administrators, and private entities in sectors such as architecture, trucking, elevator maintenance, and construction.
Services Offered
- Negligence defense matters and trials
- Coverage issues, opinions, and litigation
- Declaratory judgment actions
- Arbitrations
- Premises liability matters (homeowners and commercial property)
- First-party matters (No-fault and UM/SUM)
- Labor Law litigation
- Bankruptcy cases (copyright infringement and contract matters)
- Property and title disputes
- Tort actions in Federal Court
- Summary judgment motions (threshold/serious injury and liability)
- Appellate advocacy (Appellate Division, Second Department)
The firm serves clients throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, upstate New York, and Federal Court, utilizing state-of-the-art paperless file systems and secure case management technology to deliver efficient and effective legal representation.
